1957 Chevy Bel Air Convertible Restomod

Description

Although all cars from the 1950s have distinctive designs, the Tri-Five models released by Chevrolet were groundbreaking in their time and have since gained a dedicated following of collectors and hot rodders. In 1957, the final year of the Tri-Five, Chevrolet made several changes, such as the new "twin rocket" hood design, large rear fins, and more chrome. These Chevys were initially offered with a wide range of options and have proven to be a popular choice among hot rodders due to the abundance of parts still available for them. This '57 Chevy offers the best of both worlds, with retro styling and a modern and powerful LS1 V8. 

Highlights 

• Powered by a 5.7-liter LS1 V8 with aluminum cylinder heads, individual coil packs, and aluminum flat-top pistons mated to a 4L60E, four-speed automatic transmission

• Finished in “Porsche Red” with a custom tan folding convertible top and tan leather interior 

• While the period-correct style dash-mounted radio is retained, a unit by Custom Audiosound receiver is mounted in the glove compartment, with a six-disc changer and amplifier in the trunk 

• Modern air conditioning system

• Upgraded braking with Wilwood disc brakes for all four wheels 

• Outfitted with 17 inch Foose, chrome five-spoke wheel, and BF Goodrich tires 

• The car is reported received a frame-off restoration under prior ownership, and that is said to have scored 994 out of 1,000 points at a judged show

• The chassis number, VC57N237777, decodes as the following 

  • V – Ordered new with a V8 

  • C – 2400 series Bel Air model  

  • 57 – 1957 model year 

  • N – Norwood, Ohio assembly plant 

  • 237777 – Sequential production number 

• The Body Trim Tag decodes with the following information 

  • 57 – 1957 model year 

  • 1067DTX - Bel Air 2-Door Convertible 

  • N38251 – Norwood, Ohio assembly plant 

  • AC – Air conditioning 

  • EXI – Tinted glass 

• Please note that while the odometer displays just 6,158 miles at the time of listing, this is thought to be to total distance covered since the completion of the restoration 

Features 

• Power folding convertible soft top 

• Concept One power steering

• White-faced gauges 

• Tri-spoke billet aluminum steering wheel 

• Billet aluminum interior door handles 

• Aluminum pedals 

• Dual chrome side view mirrors 

• Power windows 

• Tilt steering column 

• Pivoting vent windows 

Known Imperfections 

• This 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air Convertible Restomod is presented as a finely restored example said to be free from any substantial imperfections. 

Included 

• Bel Air branded carpet floor mats 

• Battery charger  

Ownership History 

The current owner of this 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air Convertible Restomod reports that they purchased the car two and half years ago, in April 2021.